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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Weebalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If You Smelllllll. Weebalos has chosen Big Sean - Guap as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Weebalos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weebalos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Weebalos's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weebalos's head.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Weebalos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weebalos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weebalos but Weebalos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weebalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Weebalos in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weebalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weebalos, pushing him back against the cage.
Weebalos breaks the clinch.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weebalos's efforts to push away.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Weebalos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones stalls.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Weebalos avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Weebalos.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Weebalos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Weebalos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Weebalos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weebalos is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weebalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weebalos wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weebalos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weebalos trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Weebalos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duke Weebalos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weebalos pinned against the cage. Weebalos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones has Weebalos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weebalos looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Weebalos is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weebalos down to the mat. Weebalos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weebalos feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Weebalos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weebalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Weebalos from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones has his hands on Weebalos's head, controlling the position.
Weebalos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weebalos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls Weebalos in close to his closed guard and prevents Weebalos from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Weebalos.
Jones looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Weebalos has him pressed against the cage.
Weebalos stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Weebalos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weebalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weebalos prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weebalos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones wants a takedown.
Weebalos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Weebalos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weebalos wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Weebalos has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones wants to control from the top but Weebalos keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Brad Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Weebalos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brad Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones has managed to clinch.
Weebalos lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brad Jones has been cut.
Weebalos tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Weebalos looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weebalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Weebalos looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weebalos tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Weebalos is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weebalos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Weebalos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Weebalos!
Weebalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Weebalos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Weebalos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weebalos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weebalos has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Weebalos stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Brad Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weebalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Weebalos keeps him there for the moment.
Weebalos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weebalos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weebalos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weebalos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Weebalos with a knee to the head.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos scores a nice knee to the body.
Weebalos prevents the takedown attempt.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Weebalos lands a takedown into guard.
Weebalos is stalling in the full guard.
Weebalos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weebalos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Weebalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weebalos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Duke Weebalos!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Duke Weebalos!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Duke Weebalos!
Duke Weebalos wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Duke Weebalos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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